KME Predator Aerial, Predator SS Aerial (2005-2016): Power train
Recall 16V926000 · Dec 22, 2016 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
10
vehicles affected
10
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V926000
- Date
- Dec 22, 2016
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 10
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly
- Model years
- 2005-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
What can happen
If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator Aerial | 2005, 2009-2011 |
| Kme | Predator SS Aerial | 2009-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V926000?
2 models: Kme Predator Aerial (2005, 2009-2011), Kme Predator SS Aerial (2009-2016), about 10 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V926000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
What can happen?
If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.